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Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods Mount Vernon, MO

Mount Vernon, MO

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Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Automation

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Job Description

Schreiber Foods is investing in advanced controls and automation to help dairy manufacturing run more productively and reliably. This 100% on-site role at the Mount Vernon, Missouri manufacturing facility combines technical leadership with hands-on impact across plant systems and capital projects, supporting production, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

Execute electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects in alignment with cost, schedule, performance, and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) standards.
Drive controls optimization opportunities to improve production efficiency, reliability, and uptime.
Proactively monitor, maintain, and support plant control systems, including network health, controller performance, and obsolescence management.
Troubleshoot complex automation, electrical, and control system issues to provide advanced production support.
Establish, maintain, and improve electrical, automation, and controls engineering standards and best practices.
Manage and oversee the performance of electrical and controls contractors and external engineering resources.
Coach and train plant maintenance and engineering partners on electrical, automation, and controls topics to build organizational capability.
Evaluate, test, and apply new and emerging automation technologies to improve safety, performance, and business results.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on capital projects involving automation, controls, and electrical systems.
Ensure engineering work complies with safety standards, electrical codes, food safety requirements, and company policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Typically 5–7 years of professional experience in electrical and controls engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of SCADA, specifically the Ignition platform (Vision and Perspective).
Strong experience with control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, and equipment installations.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and automation documentation.
Proven capability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and implement through completion.
Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts in a business context.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
Willingness to support operations during non-typical hours as needed.

Technologies you’ll work with

SCADA, Ignition platform, Ignition Vision, Ignition Perspective
Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs
PanelView HMIs
GE iFix
Motion control systems

Benefits and support

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one: 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP plus an extra amount, about 8% of your earnings, toward retirement each year (around 16% total).
Incentive pay opportunity twice a year when company goals are met.
$10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
Childcare support: up to $5,000 annually; monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive for eligible partners and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners program for partners who need extra help.
Benefits that support your whole life via Schreiber – Care for you.

Preferred qualifications

Extensive experience (10+ years) in controls engineering, automation, and electrical systems.
Experience with dairy processing or food manufacturing environments.
Programming experience with Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs, motion control systems, PanelView HMIs, and GE iFix.
Demonstrated technical leadership or informal project leadership across multiple technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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